About Sahyadri Arts Commerce and Science College Shivamogga
About Sahyadri Arts Commerce and Science College Shivamogga
Sahyadri Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shivamogga was established in 1960 — named after the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats) whose foothills begin at Shivamogga district's western edge. Affiliated to Kuvempu University with NAAC A grade, it is the most established private aided degree college in the Malnad region. The college offers BA, BCom, BSc and BCA, with separate hostel facilities for boys and girls — which is the deciding factor for many students from the plantation belt taluks of Thirthahalli, Sagar, Hosanagara and Soraba who need residential accommodation.
Shivamogga is the commercial and educational hub of central Karnataka's Malnad region — a town of 300,000 on the Bengaluru-Shimoga highway, with a railway station and direct KSRTC connectivity to Bengaluru (5 hours), Mangalore (3 hours) and Davangere (2 hours). The campus is within the city, accessible by local auto from Shivamogga bus stand.
Courses and Fees
| Course | Duration | Seats | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Kannada, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology) | 3 Years | 100 | ₹10,000–₹14,000 |
| BCom | 3 Years | 100 | ₹12,000–₹16,000 |
| BSc (PCM / CBZ) | 3 Years | 100 | ₹14,000–₹20,000 |
| BCA | 3 Years | 50 | ₹16,000–₹22,000 |
As a private aided college, fees are government-regulated — significantly lower than unaided private colleges in Shivamogga. Management quota seats available at higher fees through the college trust. SC/ST students apply for state post-matric scholarship.
Admission Process
Applications through Kuvempu University affiliated colleges portal in June. Merit in 12th is the criterion for all programmes. BSc PCM and BCA seats fill fastest due to demand from students in Shivamogga and surrounding district targeting engineering entrance as a backup or IT careers. Boys' and girls' hostel applications are submitted at the college admissions office — apply the same day admission is confirmed. Hostel seats are allocated on a first-come basis; outstation students from Sagar, Thirthahalli, Bhadravathi and Hosanagara make up the majority of hostel residents.
Malnad Region and Western Ghats Access
Shivamogga's position at the Malnad-plains junction means Sahyadri College's BSc CBZ students have genuine access to Western Ghats biodiversity that colleges in Bengaluru or Mysuru cannot match. The Botany and Zoology departments run field study programmes to Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary (40 km), Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (60 km) and Bhadra Tiger Reserve (50 km). This isn't a marketing claim — it is a geographic reality that students targeting forest ecology research or Karnataka Forest Department careers should factor into their college choice. Several BSc Zoology graduates from this college have cleared Karnataka Forest Department entrance exams citing this field exposure in their interviews.
Career Scope
BCom graduates in Shivamogga predominantly target Karnataka Bank and Canara Bank clerk exams (both headquartered in coastal Karnataka with strong Malnad region recruitment networks), KPSC group C posts, and cooperative bank PO roles. BSc graduates split between KPSC science teacher posts, MSc at Kuvempu University (25 km from Shivamogga on the university campus at Jnanasahyadri), and direct entry into Karnataka Forest Department. BCA graduates target IT support and data entry roles in Bengaluru after graduation — many of Sahyadri's BCA alumni work in Bengaluru's IT sector, commuting or relocating after their degree. BA Kannada graduates target Doordarshan Chandana and regional press roles in the Malnad region alongside KPSC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BCom fee at Sahyadri College Shivamogga?
Annual BCom fee is approximately ₹12,000–₹16,000 under Karnataka aided fee regulation. BSc fees are ₹14,000–₹20,000 per year. BCA is ₹16,000–₹22,000. Management quota fees are higher — confirm at the college trust office. SC/ST students apply for state post-matric scholarship. These fees are significantly lower than unaided private colleges in Shivamogga and in Bengaluru.
Does Sahyadri College Shivamogga have hostels for boys and girls?
Yes. Separate hostel blocks for boys and girls are available on campus. Monthly hostel fee with mess is approximately ₹2,500–₹4,000 depending on room type. The majority of hostel residents come from plantation belt taluks — Thirthahalli, Sagar, Hosanagara, Soraba — where daily commuting to Shivamogga city is impractical. Apply for hostel the same day admission is confirmed; seats fill in the first week.
How far is Sahyadri College from Kuvempu University?
Kuvempu University's main campus at Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta is approximately 25 km from Shivamogga city — about 35–40 minutes by KSRTC bus. This matters for MSc aspirants: BSc graduates from Sahyadri who want to pursue MSc at Kuvempu University sit the university entrance test and, if selected, make the transition to the university campus. Kuvempu University has MSc programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology and Botany — the same subjects Sahyadri offers at BSc level.
Is Sahyadri College good for students targeting Western Ghats ecology or forest careers?
Yes, specifically because of geography. Shivamogga district borders Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhadra Tiger Reserve and is 60 km from Agumbe — one of India's highest rainfall zones and a key herpetology research site. The Botany and Zoology departments at Sahyadri run field study programmes to these sites. For students targeting Karnataka Forest Department competitive exams or research at institutions like Agumbe Rainforest Research Station, the field exposure from this location is a practical advantage over urban colleges where Western Ghats access means a 4-hour bus journey rather than a day trip.